Bourg-en-Bresse

Bourg-en-Bresse

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Bourg-en-Bresse		Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg at 3.1 km (7 min)
Insee code	01053		Péronnas at 3.4 km (7 min)
Postcode	01000		Saint-Rémy at 5.5 km (9 min)
Latitude	46.2027900		Viriat at 7.5 km (12 min)
Longitude	5.2192460		Buellas at 8 km (12 min)
Altitude	From 220 to 273 meters		Montagnat at 8.1 km (12 min)
Surface	23.86 km²		Montracol at 8.5 km (12 min)
Population	40506 inhabitants		Jasseron at 8.9 km (15 min)
Density	1774 inhabitants/km²		Servas at 9.4 km (12 min)
National label			Montcet at 9.7 km (14 min)
Department	Ain		Saint-André-sur-Vieux-Jonc at 9.7 km (14 min)
Region	Rhône-Alpes		Search another town

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Between Bresse Dombes Revermont and a kind of perfume ...

Parks and gardens, Seillon forest, rivers and lakes, water sports of Bouvent: Rejuvenate! Bourg-en-Bresse Community is a paradise for lovers of outdoor activities including golf, hiking, biking or horseback, fishing, or relaxing ....

The rhythm of history and traditions ...

Royal Monastery of Brou, medieval houses of the Old Village, apothecary of the Hotel-Dieu, Romanesque churches Agglo villages, farms bressanes: open your eyes! Not to mention the folk traditions and craft still punctuate the local life, the Feast of the Glorious Bresse conscripts through the manufacture of enamels Bresse.

It is the country happy, happy children ...

The darlings are at the party. Treasure hunt in Old Village, visits dedicated to children, leisure pool and a leisure, sport, sensations, and chills, or family fun.

And the taste ... s'émoustillent

AOC Bresse chicken in cream, Bleu de Bresse, parsley frogs of Dombes dumpling sauce Nantua: awaken your senses! Markets, gastronomic events and the best restaurants you will enjoy the best of Bourg-en-Bresse Community.

When Bourg-en-Bresse awakens ...

Theaters, guided tours of the old village, music festivals and circus Jumping International Biennial of Contemporary Art, International Flower Show: all year, fill up your life!

• The old neighborhoods:

• Many wooden houses from medieval times, is the Jacobins of the 15th century, elegant stone facades of the 18th century, co-Cathedral of Our Lady of the 16th century, not to mention the many parks and gardens.
• Open House (free guide from the Tourist Office) or guided tours (ask for schedule of visits, night visits in summer theater).
• For a fun discovery Heritage Family: Adventure-game, "Fifrelin APOL2 save the planet". A compelling story: you're in the year 3000 and absolutely must find the molecule Bourg-en-Bresse healer to save your planet APOL2. A treasure hunt independently to discover the old town, a moment to share with family. Information from the Tourist Office.

• The apothecary of the Hotel-Dieu

• Three rooms: a rare laboratory remained intact, the back shop, the pharmacy with beautiful woodwork Louis 15th and an impressive collection of pottery and bottles.
• Guided tours every Saturday at 2:30 p.m.; fun visit for children on Fridays during school holidays in Zone A at 15h.
• Address: 47 Boulevard de Brou.

• Museum of punched cards:

• A unique collection of over 150 calculating machines, writing or accountants, from 1870 to 1970.
• Address: Rue Bourgmayer.

• Market food, flowers, and clothing bazaar: Wednesday morning (Hall and Fairgrounds, esplanade de la Comédie).
• Organic Market: Wednesday morning (Fairgrounds).
• Food Market:

• Saturday morning Hall and Fairgrounds.
• Sunday morning Vennes district.

• The Holy Pig: 1st Sunday in February at the covered market.
• Half marathon and 10km Bourg-en-Bresse: 1st Saturday in March.
• Fair Bourg-en-Bresse: in April.
• Salon and assembly of motor homes: in May
• Night of Museums: In May
• Br'Ain Circus Festival: May.
• International Triathlon Bourg-en-Bresse: Late May
• Jumping from International **** Bourg-en-Bresse: early June
• Country Heritage Day "and dates famous men" in June.
• Music Festival: June 21
• Thursdays Booth: Concerts at the Square of Quinconces in June and July.
• The Summertime Brou: early July.
• Festival one summer: music and entertainment in town in July.
• Tuesday's organ: in July, the Co-Cathedral of Notre-Dame.
• Concentration of vehicle exception in July Ainterexpo.
• Tuesdays sweet animations in Central Village in August.
• The first Saturday of September: You want to body Festival (contemporary dance and more generally in relation to the body).
• National Antiques Fair, in September.
• Lounge Area Habitat: early October.
• Exhibition of gastronomy in November.
• Glorious Bresse (Bresse poultry contest) in December at the covered market.
• Christmas Market: the last 3 weeks of December in the city center.
• Swimming: in December, esplanade de la Comedie.

Detailed plans of activities, events, craft markets and flea markets available from the Tourist Office: Tel. : +33 4 74 22 49 40 - Email: accueil@bourgenbressetourisme.fr

• The Romanesque churches: Around the Village, the villages of the Agglo offer a nice discovery tour of Romanesque churches: church of the 10th century and 15th century galonnière Buellas remarkable Virgin mantle of the 15th century Jasseron, framing 5 farms in Peronne on drums carved pilasters novels to Polliat, tympanum of Christ in majesty to Vandeins, churches Dompierre-sur-Veyle of Montracol, Saint-André-sur-Vieux-Rush or Saint-Rémy.
• Trail of Discovery: in a beautiful natural setting, two inhabitants of the forest Seillon invite you to its discovery in different topics: history, flora, fauna, management. Trail 1.5 km (1 hour). Other paths and fitness trails.
• On foot, on horseback, by bike: Discover the landscapes of Agglo between Bresse Dombes Revermont and on foot, horseback or bicycle through the trails (map available free from the Tourist Office, guidebooks for sale), to the connections and greenways.
• Fairs and markets:

• Food Market on Tuesday morning (8am - 10am) at Dompierre-sur-Veyle.
• Livestock Fair on Tuesday afternoon at the Foirail Chambiere in Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg.

Old quarters of Bourg-en-Bresse		Royal Monastery of Brou
Apothecary of the Hotel-Dieu		Apothecary of the Hotel-Dieu
Base Recreation Bouvent

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 4°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. -3°C - Max. 4°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. -8°C - Max. 6°C

Le ptit milieu   9.5 Bourg-en-Bresse Organic restaurant offers traditional cuisine and the world with local products and seasonal special menus without gluten or dairy vegetarian or without pruduits. Located in Bourg-en-Bresse From 5 € to 35 € per person

Les Vallons Montrevel-en-Bresse Indoors or outdoors, our restaurant The Valleys invites you to discover a world of colors, aromas and flavors: A cuisine gastronomic ticket to travel between land and sea, the seasons... Located 16.4 km from Bourg-en-Bresse From 20 € to 45 € per person

Cafe francais Saint-Amour A Brasserie 30 years in the heart of the village of Saint-Amour... It was daring... It has just a beautiful meeting of two lovers to revive this institution and paneled ceiling reminiscent... Located 28 km from Bourg-en-Bresse From 15 € to 50 € per person

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Grange carree   Saint-Rémy About 15 minutes from the motorway exits and 10 minutes from the center of Bourg en Bresse, we suggest a stop at the quiet of the countryside in our old farmhouse between tradition... Located 4.5 km from Bourg-en-Bresse From 63 € to 73 € the double room

Le Nid à Bibi     9.8 Servas Beautiful property, old farmhouse typical of the Bresse region, totally converted and renovated. With all modern comforts, 5 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a bright dining room seating... Located 5.2 km from Bourg-en-Bresse From 105 € to 135 € the double room

Dominique et Daniel boissier     9.4 Saint-Martin-du-Mont Two rooms in the owner's home, located on an old renovated farmhouse in stone. Located 14 km from Bourg-en-Bresse 50 € the double room

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Le renom     9 Vonnas Green holiday resort at the confluence of two rivers, camping The Renown Open April to October welcomes you in a calm and relaxing on a green site. Near the center of the village and... Located 17.6 km from Bourg-en-Bresse From 14.20 € to 18.80 € per day

Camping Indigo Parc des Oiseaux   Villars-les-Dombes At the heart of the Dombes, the land of a thousand of ponds, along a river, the Indigo Parc des Oiseaux Campsite is an ideal site for all nature-lovers in search of simplicity and freedom.... Located 27 km from Bourg-en-Bresse From 12.50 € to 17 € per day

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Hotel Terminus      7.8 Bourg-en-Bresse Hotel Terminus is set within a 5000m2 garden, a 10 minute walk from the centre of Bourg-en-Bresse, opposite the train station. It offers free Wi-Fi internet access. Guest rooms include... Located in Bourg-en-Bresse Room from 68 €

Best Western Hôtel de France      7.7 Bourg-en-Bresse The Best Western Hôtel de France stands on the main square in Bourg en Bresse, It offers comfortable, soundproofed rooms with free Wi-Fi internet access. Relax in the bar with an aperitif... Located in Bourg-en-Bresse Room from 84 €

Hôtel Le Griffon d'Or      9.8 Bourg-en-Bresse A 3-minute walk from Bourg-en-Bresse cathedral and a 7-minute drive from the train station, this hotel is set in a building from 1701. It offers a terrace, a sauna and modern decor... Located in Bourg-en-Bresse Room from 75 €

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